THE WAIFS
with special guests

Date: Thursday 5th May
Venue: Manchester Academy 3
Doors: 7:30 pm
Tickets: adv Piccadilly Box Office 0161 832 111- www.ticketline.co.uk

West Australian band THE WAIFS are pleased to announce a series of dates in support of their long anticipated double live album, ‘A Brief History’ which was released on Jarrah Records through MGM on November 8, 2004. Over their twelve year history, sister’s Vikki and Donna Simpson and Josh Cunningham have performed some remarkable shows and the latest album captures some of their finest live experiences. Rather than being a recording of the bands most recent or seemingly most glamorous sounding performance, ‘A Brief History’ is an overview of The Waifs performances in all manner of venues, all over the map.
Featuring thirty–one tracks in all, the double live album also features two brand new songs, ‘Papa’ and ‘Willow’ as well as a bonus studio version of the bands most recent single ‘Bridal Train’. The multiple ARIA Award winning bands last release ‘Up All Night’ achieved double platinum status and ‘A Brief History’ looks strongly set to follow.
Last November the band packed their bags and headed back on the road to the US and headlined shows in such salubrious venues as New York’s Irving Plaza and San Francisco’s Fillmore Theatre. The Waifs have now embarked on an international tour for 2005 and the later part of this year will see the release of a brand new Waifs studio album.

“There's no danger of mistaking the Waifs' broad Stride for anything other than Aussie, as the Simpson sisters deliver their tales of home and heartland - and of missing them - over the infectious amalgam of country, roots and folk.” Rolling Stone

“All too often, live albums disappoint, but not so here. Live is a wonderful collection of Waifs' organic tunes, and the quality is exceptional. The brilliantly executed songs are warm, personable and full of energy. It all comes together to artfully and humbly tell the story of an independent band from Western Australia who have made good. It's a perfect introduction for newcomers, and if you're already a fan it'll be like catching up with an old friend.” Q Magazine